The Lampreys is in Gloucester and in Gloucester district. GL4 6QU is located in the Matson, Robinswood and White City electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gloucester. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Lampreys, Gloucester, GL4 6QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: GL4 6RJ, GL4 6RL, GL4 4PZ, GL4 6QS, GL4 4PY, GL4 6RG, GL4 4PH, GL4 6RQ, GL4 4PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding GL4 6QU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 40.9% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 32.3% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 20% | 17.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 28.5% | -10.2% | 48.4% | -19.9% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.6% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 22% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 9.3% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around GL4 6QU this area, 38.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 38.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 20.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 16.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 89.6% | 86.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 85.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 85.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 86.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 58.5% | 46.2% | 12.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Lampreys was 251.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 209.6% higher than the Abbeydale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Lampreys has the 10th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Abbeydale and the 55th highest crime rate of 412 local areas in Gloucester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-11-19 | £176,242 |
| 50 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-05-17 | £207,568 |
| 48 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-10-28 | £224,400 |
| 77 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2019-08-16 | £157,384 |
| 61 The Lampreys, Gloucester, Gloucestershire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-07-27 | £225,520 |
GL4 6QU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School Finlay Road , GL4 6TR | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatherley Infant School Hatherley Road , GL1 4PW | 2out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy Victory Road , Tredworth GL1 4QF | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tredworth Junior School Tredworth Road , GL1 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coney Hill Community Primary School Coney Hill Road , GL4 4NA | 4out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester Academy Painswick Road , GL4 6RN | - not rated | 679 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribston Hall High School Stroud Road , GL1 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barnwood Park School St Lawrence Road , Barnwood GL4 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crypt School Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE | 4out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre Stroud Road , Tuffley GL4 0DD | 2out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ashraf Primary School Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Gloucester 7 Eastbrook Road , Gloucester GL4 3DB | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls Sinope Street , GL1 4AW | - not rated | 1,708 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Wotton House International School Gloucestershire Wotton House , Horton Road GL1 3PR | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edward Jenner School The Elms , 44 London Road GL1 3NZ | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arslans Kebabs | Mobile Food Site Cemetery Road Gloucester | 296 yd | |
| Marco Takeaway | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 310 yd | |
| Saintbridge House | 189 Painswick Road Gloucester GL4 4AG | 483 yd | |
| Twin Gables Day Nursery Ltd | 102 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 590 yd | |
| Chequers Chippy | 34A Painswick Road Gloucester | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Salvador | Three Oaks 2 Baneberry Road Gloucester | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs Kitchen | 106 Finlay Road Gloucester | 754 yd | |
| Firenze Pizzeria | 124 - 126 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 854 yd | |
| Trafalgar Chip Shop | Trafalgar Fish Bar 92 Tredworth Road Gloucester | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 133 yd | |
| Tesco | 254 Painswick Road Gloucester | 910 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 2B 108 Eastern Avenue Gloucester | 920 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finlay Community School FINLAY ROAD | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Gloucester Academy (Closed) Cotteswold Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Gloucester Academy PAINSWICK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Saintbridge Dry Balancing Pond (Closed) Redpoll Way | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Parry Hall PARRY HALL PARRY HALL PARRY ROAD | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| The Glebe MOOR STREET | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| One Church Gloucester THE BUTTS | 976 yd | |
| St James Church Hall UPTON STREET | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.